The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 23,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 5.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.9
70.3
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.1
99
162.6
168.1 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.31 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
384 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
